Bucket bags are in and make for the perfect sidekick as we dive right into festival season. They’re a great size, can double as a cross-body bag and add that perfect boho touch to any outfit – I think I’ve just found my new favorite “it” bag! Since I’m on a thrifty kick this week (hey, you can’t really have buyers remorse when you find such a steal!), I’m showcasing multiple bucket bag options for you to shop – and the best part? Every items is under $100! From Free People to Macy’s to Forever21, I’ve rounded up my faves below. Psst, most of these come in other colors, too!
Okay, so now for a few more bucket bags over $100 – but not too much over! 😉
Bucket bags are in and make for the perfect sidekick as we dive right into festival season. They’re a great size, can double as a cross-body bag and add that perfect boho touch to any outfit – I think I’ve just found my new favorite “it” bag! Since I’m on a thrifty kick this week […]
Hooray for 80 degree weekends and babydoll dresses! Who doesn’t love when comfort and fashion combine to create the cutest little button of dress?! Oh and it gets better…this dress is $15! Seriously, I love love love Forever21. I don’t care if walking into a store makes my head spin from too many options and clothing racks everywhere I turn…their stuff is cute and affordable! Ps. That’s what online shopping is for! 😉
Hooray for 80 degree weekends and babydoll dresses! Who doesn’t love when comfort and fashion combine to create the cutest little button of dress?! Oh and it gets better…this dress is $15! Seriously, I love love love Forever21. I don’t care if walking into a store makes my head spin from too many options and […]
Today, we have collaborated with a gorgeous and talented group of bloggers to bring you a giveaway! You can win a See by Chloe Blush Bucket Bag and a pair of Wildfox Silver Reflective Sunglasses (see image below), just in time for the spring and summer months ahead!
To enter, simply complete the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway is open until 11:59pm PST on March 30th, 2015 and remember, the more entries you complete, the more chances you have to win! Open to US residents only. Good Luck!
Today, we have collaborated with a gorgeous and talented group of bloggers to bring you a giveaway! You can win a See by Chloe Blush Bucket Bag and a pair of Wildfox Silver Reflective Sunglasses (see image below), just in time for the spring and summer months ahead! To enter, simply complete the Rafflecopter below. […]
Hello there! Today I turn 25 (where did the time go?!), so I thought I’d share 25 things you may not know about me! I’m pretty sure after reading this list, you’ll know me a lot better!
I am the baby of 5! I have 3 older brothers and an older sister – everyone lives in Austin, too. We’re a super close family! (Oldest is 34, all the way down to 25).
My boyfriend, Blake, is my high school sweetheart! We dated way back when, then went our separate ways in college and got back together over a year ago. Let’s just say he’s always been my “unicorn.” :]
I used to work for Kendra Scott Jewelry in the marketing department doing social media and fashion blogging with Lauren of Vandi Fair. This is where I learned a lot of blogging and Photoshop skills – and met one of my very best friends who I’ll soon stand beside as a bridesmaid in her wedding!
I studied long form feature writing in college under the “magazine and print writing” umbrella. I majored in journalism at UT Austin and graduated in 2012. Hook ’em!
Upon graduating college I had my sights set on NYC and a magazine writing career, then two of my sister-in-laws AND my sister got pregnant in one year and I knew I was meant to stay in Austin to be close to my family. Truthfully, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made! So many opportunities opened up, Blake and I got back together and I’m Auntie O to FIVE perfect nieces and nephews.
I currently work in media operations for an amazing company in town. My job is so difficult to describe! Hmm, let’s see, if LinkedIn is a social network for business professionals, this company is a social network for IT professionals. I represent 6 different, major tech brands within this social community. Let’s just say I have learned A LOT in the past year! I’m so blessed to work for such a renowned company that truly cares for their employees, it’s a lovely place to be!
Maintaining this blog may appear “effortless” (or I certainly hope it does!), but I work my little booty off to keep my blog up and running. I wake up at 6:15am every morning to edit images/tend to emails, etc., before actually going to work. Then I go to Starbucks everyday during my lunch break to continue working on it (I’m finally a regular at a coffeehouse, how exciting ha!) and then I get home, hang out with Blake for a bit and then get right back to it. I never knew how far I could push myself in terms of work ethic, and starting this blog has really shown me just how determined and passionate I can be about something. It’s what I love to do, so I’m very fortunate to have an amazing support system of people who encourage me daily to pursue my little corner of happiness (aka this blog!).
I am a super people-person! Thus, if you were to look at my call log, I’ve likely already talked to my mom and sister about 5 times on any given day and a few friends who live out of town. (I sit in traffic for over an hour everyday = lots of talk time!). Seriously, I’m not one for too much alone time!
Pasta is the second love of my life. Obsessed is an understatement. I could (and mostly do) eat it everyday! Ps. This Mom’s Sauce is bliss.
I was born & raised in Austin – a true Austinite right here!
Fun/random tidbit: My three most used emojis are the monkey covering his eyes, the clinched teeth smiley and the pink heart. I’m all in on the emoji bandwagon.
My current playlist consists of Sucre and Leon Bridges – ohh those voices! You MUST listen!
Favorite coffee bev = hot latte in the morning, iced latte from 2-4pm. Gotta get my double dose of caffeine everyday!
When I ask my friends to describe me in one word, multiple said the same thing: genuine.
I’m a SUPER sap! I cry like a goon at anything remotely romantic, sad or heartfelt. Honestly, Blake must think I’m nuts haha! It’s all good, I just have a lot of feelings.. 😉
Stress relief to me is: a hot bubble bath and a glass of red wine…and my phone on silent in the other room.
Swimming is my favorite summertime activity. It’s also my favorite workout! (And you knowww I get that funky goggles imprint on my eyes that stays for like 3 hours after you’re done swimming laps…that’s what sunglasses are for, right?). Both of my parents were big time swimmers in Texas, so my whole family basically learned to swim before any of us were even walking!
My most precious material item is a gold band ring my mom gave me for Christmas about 4 years ago. I asked her for a “dainty, thin, hammered gold ring” …so she went to Zales and got me a solid gold wedding band. Hilarious misunderstanding haha but no one wears a gold wedding band on their pointer finger – so it’s so perfect! Mostly it’s so special because it’s from my mom.
I have a personal Instagram account (set to private) that only close friends and family follow. I post a zillion Auntie O pictures with all of my nieces and nephews on this account. It’s like my little family picture book!
(Warning: about to get sappy) – A few months ago Demi Lovato was featured in Glamour magazine and I read a little snippet that I found really inspiring. In the interview she said, “You can be the most beautiful woman in the world and see yourself as hideous. You must love yourself. To look in the mirror and tell yourself that you’re a rock star!” Ever since then, every morning I’ll repeat to myself, “Olivia, you’re a rockstar! You’re a badass! You can do anything you set your mind to!” Honestly, just encouraging myself daily has really increased my confidence level – I highly recommend this!
One word to describe my life at the moment: hustle. Three words? Go go go! (Yes, I could definitely use a vacation…or a nap!)
In my car CD player (because I drive a Nissan Versa and definitely still jam CD’s everyday): It flip flops between the new Taylor Swift album and KGSR’s Broadcast Volume 20 (a local radio station’s annual album).
If you can’t tell via social media or my blog, I am a very silly person!
Blake and I watch Vine every night before going to sleep. It’s our thing…and we are obsessed! If you ever need a pick-me-up, just watch the popular page on Vine and you’ll be laughing within 6 seconds…
My grandmother recently passed away and the greatest thing she taught me is to cherish the relationships you have and unconditionally love those you care about – time is a precious thing. She’s the biggest component to why family is such a huge priority in my life.
As I hit 25, I have a feeling it’s going to be a great year! I am so thankful for your support and kind words as I continue to update LivvyLand each week, it means so much to me that you’re stopping by to read this post! I hope you learned a lot more about me from this list – it’s challenging to 100% accurately depict who I am by way of social media and this blog, so hopefully this gives you a little more insight.
Please feel free to comment and share a little about yourselves, too! I would love to get to know you better!
Hello there! Today I turn 25 (where did the time go?!), so I thought I’d share 25 things you may not know about me! I’m pretty sure after reading this list, you’ll know me a lot better! I am the baby of 5! I have 3 older brothers and an older sister – everyone lives in […]
As we make our way into spring, I’m still clinging to my trusty plaid button down and fringe booties for as long as I can before we reach those deathly temperatures here in Texas! Luckily, one of my wardrobe stapes can shift from winter (layered up, of course) to spring to summer effortlessly – and that’s my Toggery Patch Pocket V-Neck Tee Shirt. I love a slouchy tee that withstands countless wears…because let’s be honest, who doesn’t wear their v-necks the most?! I’m not kidding when I say that I most certainly do. (Honestly, ask Blake..he’ll tell ya it’s the truth!).
If you saw my last post featuring Toggery Brand, you’ll know I’m a big fan of their latest collection. They produce those perfect basics that go with everything. Casual dresses, slouchy tees and simple razorback tanks – everything is minimalistic and with a casual yet classy-sexy vibe in my opinion. I totally love it! The tee I’m wearing above comes in a ton of colors, so if you’re more of a brights gal, they’ve got you covered!
Love this look? Definitely check out the full Toggery Brand collection, take a peek at my last post featuring one of their adorable dresses and feel free to shop my accessories below!
As we make our way into spring, I’m still clinging to my trusty plaid button down and fringe booties for as long as I can before we reach those deathly temperatures here in Texas! Luckily, one of my wardrobe stapes can shift from winter (layered up, of course) to spring to summer effortlessly – and that’s […]
Good morning! I am finally enjoying some peace and quiet (or rather, the calm after the storm that is SXSW here in town), and sitting down to unwind after a busy week and weekend. Blake generally sleeps in a bit longer than I do, so it allows for some alone time where I’ll cuddle up on the sofa, make a big cup of coffee and read my favorite blogs, spend some time on Pinterest and catch up on the news. This really is my “me time” happy place. It rained all weekend, but today the sun is shining and I’ve opened up my blinds to let the natural light in. Morning is by far my favorite time of day…so still and sleepy, especially over the weekend, this is when I’m in full relaxation mode.
Here’s what I’ve been scoping out this morning:
-My two favorite blogs, Love Taza & A Cup of Jo. I’ve been following these gals for years! They’re so real and have that layer of depth I love to read and relate to…writing is a powerful thing and these ladies are very good at it! Joanna Goddard can always make me tear up…and I love reading her comments section. What an incredible group of women that rally behind her and support one another – it’s like a little community in her corner of the internet. Simply reading the comments is often inspiring enough!
-This beautiful New York Times story about a couple who falls in love as she is going blind. They ignore the realities of blindness and rather focus on romanticizing a worsening condition. “Losing my vision, I explained, was teaching me to really see. I would go blind with a bang, not a whimper, by seeing and doing more in the next decade than most people did in a lifetime. All true, but only part of the story. The pretty part.”
-Oh right, and you can always find me on Pinterest. Not so much a place for reading, but it sure is an endless abyss of happiness in image form.
Grab your morning cup (or afternoon…I know I’ll need a second dose of caffeine here shortly!) and enjoy some links I’ve been loving – Happy Sunday, everyone!
Good morning! I am finally enjoying some peace and quiet (or rather, the calm after the storm that is SXSW here in town), and sitting down to unwind after a busy week and weekend. Blake generally sleeps in a bit longer than I do, so it allows for some alone time where I’ll cuddle up […]
As warmer temperatures and festival season head our way, I’ll happily swap my long sleeve tee for a flowy crop top any day! And as we inch closer to the Free People SXSW party this Friday, I wanted to share another fun look featuring this Free People Swing Cami in Sandstone that will be available at the party pop-up shop. If you missed my last post featuring the FP Festival Days shindig info, you can check it out here – I’d love to see you at the party, so grab your besties and come have a beer with me!
First off, how lovely is this color? It’s such a beautiful nearly-neutral shade that could go with everything…even your go-to jean shorts (hello, comfort!). Second, the shoulder ties are adjustable, so you tie it to fit how you want – whether a little looser to show a strappy bralette peeking through, or a little tighter as I did. I also love the tassel details on the ties, they just add that special touch to top off an already oh-so-perfect cami.
I threw my hair in a topknot and accessorized with Joy Dravecky jewelry – my shorter necklace and those incredibleearrings. I am completely enamored with her collection, and these pieces in particular – that pop of color from the earrings really compliments the earthy tones from my outfit. As I’ve mentioned before, I am a sucker for quality jewelry and this designer is everything.
My longer necklace is Kendra Scott and the watch is another oldie but a goodie, so I linked to a similar style watch below. As for the shoes? Hand-me-downs from my sister…she was kind enough to give those pretties up! I linked to another similar pair below, too.
Will I see you on Friday? Excited to do a little shopping, snap some pics and boogie down to the killer music lineup! Don’t forget to check out this post to get your wristbands! If you’re not in town or won’t be able to make the bash, feel free to shop more FP tops + my accessories below.
As warmer temperatures and festival season head our way, I’ll happily swap my long sleeve tee for a flowy crop top any day! And as we inch closer to the Free People SXSW party this Friday, I wanted to share another fun look featuring this Free People Swing Cami in Sandstone that will be available […]
This just in, these fringe booties are finally back in stock! The last time I posted about them, they sold out that day, so a lot of you didn’t have a chance to scoop them up! I’ve been linking to similar items whenever I post about these shoes, but nothing compares to this price – just $37! I’m so excited that they’re finally back, just in time for festival season, flowy spring dresses and cropped jeans (as I’m wearing above).
I wear these shoes constantly and forever stand by Forever21 shoes – honestly, I buy a lot of my favorite shoes from F21! Also, you really can’t feel all that guilty if you spill coffee on a pair of $37 shoes over $200 shoes, right? (Because in my life, that’s generally inevitable!) – enjoy, ladies!
This just in, these fringe booties are finally back in stock! The last time I posted about them, they sold out that day, so a lot of you didn’t have a chance to scoop them up! I’ve been linking to similar items whenever I post about these shoes, but nothing compares to this price – […]
Hello there! I’m so excited to finally share a fun collaboration I’ve been working on with Free People! FP Festival Days (aka a super awesome shindig that will make all of your magical boho dreams come to life) is headed to Austin for SXSW Music and I couldn’t be more pumped to build some buzz around this fab event. The party will feature hair braiding, a Polaroid photo booth and refreshments by Austin Beerworks (yes, the good stuff!)…Oh right, and TONS of live music, of course! So grab your besties, add a FP wristband to your bracelet stack and kick back to some quality tunes and a super fun atmosphere. Don’t forget to check the flier above to see how you can get into party!
Between work, life & SXSW festivities, I managed to sneak away with the oh-so-talented Kayla Snell Photography and shoot a fun festival-inspired look featuring this amazing FP floral slip-dress (psst, you can snag this piece at the pop-up shop during the party). We’ve recently been graced with ultimate festival weather here in ATX, (sunny, breezy, bliss) so rocking a light-weight, free flowing dress is stroll-around-town, dance-all-day perfection. I paired the look with brown booties, my staple go-to, plaid flannel button down and silver jewelry (I raided my mom’s collection for this shoot, her jewelry closet is incredible! That necklace? I die!).
I’m a big fan of unique details when it comes to clothing, and I completely adore the lace up, open back component to this slip-dress. I felt so feminine and pretty wearing it, not to mention swapping bandeau tops out can easily change the look. Free People takes the cake when it comes to fabulous bralettes and strappy bandeaus, so definitely check out their selection if you’re wearing anything oversized or on the “flow-ier” side this festival season.
Will you be attending FP Festival Days? I’d love to know! Can’t wait to cool down with a quality beer and put my party dress back on! For more info, don’t forget to check out the flier above. See you at the event, gals!
Hello there! I’m so excited to finally share a fun collaboration I’ve been working on with Free People! FP Festival Days (aka a super awesome shindig that will make all of your magical boho dreams come to life) is headed to Austin for SXSW Music and I couldn’t be more pumped to build some buzz […]
When I worked for Kendra Scott Jewelry in their marketing department for the last couple of years, we were always sent to the interactive portion of SXSW. From my experience, wearing a kimono and flash tattoos probably isn’t the best move for that part of SouthBy. Take note ladies, save the boho glam look for music end! As for the the interactive and film portions, I’ve learned a thing or two about the best style for such events – and above all, it’s comfort! No matter which portion you’re attending, comfort is key – so boyfriend jeans and good shoes will be your besties for the week of festivities.
Given that relaxed jeans are a foolproof way to incorporate fashion and comfort (and you’re likely already stuffing your suitcase to the brim), rocking a pair of light wash, distressed boyfriend jeans is the way to go throughout your trip! It’s not going to be a super scorcher yet in town, so you can get away with breezy jeans that leave a little wiggle room. I pulled this pair of DL1961 jeans – seriously, these things are perfection! You can’t go wrong splurging on high quality denim, and trust in this brand to always deliver and make me feel great!
INTERACTIVE: The Vans shoes are key. You will be walking a lot and networking like crazy, so keep it business on top (fashion-forward, though) and a little relaxed/party vibe on the bottom. The blazer adds a sense of professionalism to the look and that adorable floral tablet cover is a fun way to dress your tech. Also, who doesn’t love dressing up a v-neck? Yes, please!
FILM: The film portion is always a little eclectic and down to earth – and definitely the most quirky of the whole festival (in my opinion!). It’s generally panels, press events and screenings day and night, so it’s good to have a mix of items and be able to dress the look up or down. Keep it low-key with those classic Madewell flats, or add black pumps for a more evening appropriate look. Also, you’ll never see more pairs of trendy glasses than in this 4 days of film everything. Thus, have those Warby Parker frames ordered and ready to go by show time!
MUSIC: Okay, boho babes, this one’s for you! You can either take the Chuck Taylor-grungy approach (equally awesome), or style your look with a little free spirit flair, a la a kimono and slouchy bucket bag! Layered jewelry is a definite do, and go ahead and bust out the flash tattoos for this one.
Whether you’re attending the fest or simply drawing outfit inspiration for a spring wardrobe revamp, shop these key pieces and have some fun mixing and matching!
When I worked for Kendra Scott Jewelry in their marketing department for the last couple of years, we were always sent to the interactive portion of SXSW. From my experience, wearing a kimono and flash tattoos probably isn’t the best move for that part of SouthBy. Take note ladies, save the boho glam look for […]
Hooray for 80 degree weekends and babydoll dresses! Who doesn’t love when comfort and fashion combine to create the cutest little button of dress?! Oh and it gets better…
Will you be attending FP Festival Days? I’d love to know! Can’t wait to cool down with a quality beer and put my party dress back on! For more info, don’t forget to check out the flier above. See you at the event, gals!